Biodegradable implant injector

Biodegradable implant injector

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Category

Vaccination monitoring

Country

Switzerland

Description

An injection device that propels and inserts a solid dose of vaccine into the body that dissolves over time to slowly release the vaccine. Delivery of vaccines as biodegradable implants could decrease the risk of needle-stick injury and reduce the burden of sharps waste disposal.